EP3554931B1 - Steering unit for a vehicle and a vehicle, in particular an electric scooter - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
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- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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- the invention relates to a steering unit for a vehicle, comprising two handles and at least one side mirror with a mirror housing that is connected to a holding arm, according to claim 1.
- the invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular an electric scooter, according to claim 8.
- Foldable electric motorcycles are known from the prior art. Purely by way of example, the DE 10 2006 002 912 B4 referenced. Corresponding electric scooters or motorized two-wheelers usually have a body and two wheels, one of the wheels being driven by an electric drive.
- DE 44 44 246 A1 describes a rearview mirror for bicycles.
- the mirror is attached to one end of the handlebar. This comprises a support rod and a socket which is inserted into the open end of the handlebar tube.
- the mirror can be moved up and down using a swivel joint.
- EP 1 464 570 A1 and CN 2 706 389 Y also each describe a rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle.
- the assemblies consist of numerous individual parts.
- CN 2 706 389 Y discloses a steering unit according to the preamble of claim 1.
- TW M 343 626 U discloses a connection between a mirror cap and a support arm. It can be seen that the mirror cap can only be pivoted about two axes with respect to the holding arm.
- JP 2003 072610 A shows another possibility with regard to a steering unit with side mirrors. In order to move the mirrors inwards, the handles must be completely disconnected from the steering unit.
- motor scooters usually have a steering unit comprising a handlebar with a base and a display unit for displaying speed information.
- a steering unit comprising a handlebar with a base and a display unit for displaying speed information.
- two handles are attached to the handlebars that the driver can use to control the vehicle.
- scooters which can be folded up for easy transport or storage.
- a small pack size of the folded scooter and a compact shape are important. Projecting components make handling the folded scooter difficult.
- a scooter is equipped with at least one side mirror.
- Such a side mirror is difficult to handle, especially when the scooter is folded up as desired.
- Side mirrors are usually connected to the handlebar on the support arm via a ball joint.
- a ball joint has the disadvantage that when driving over unpaved or bumpy ground, the side mirror can loosen or change its position.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a steering unit for a vehicle that is used for this purpose helps to achieve a small pack size when folding the scooter and to overcome the disadvantage mentioned with regard to loosening or changing the position of the side mirror.
- a steering unit for a vehicle comprising two handles and at least one side mirror with a mirror housing, the mirror housing being connected to a holding arm.
- the side mirror is preferably not adjustable in relation to the mirror housing.
- the mirror housing serves to protect the side mirror.
- the holding arm is rotatably attached to one of the two handles in such a way that the side mirror can be pivoted and / or folded from a folded-in first position located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle to a folded-out second position located above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the longitudinal axis of the handle is essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, i. transversely to the direction of travel of a vehicle.
- both handles can have a common horizontal longitudinal axis.
- the handle it is possible for the handle to have a separate horizontal longitudinal axis.
- the side mirror can be folded or pivoted from a lower position into an upper position.
- a lower position is such a position which is formed in the vertical direction below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- An upper position is such a position that is formed above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the first position which is folded in and located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle, to represent a position that is less spaced or closer than the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
- the side mirror is in the folded, located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle first position closer to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle than in the second position.
- the side mirror can be pivoted or folded from a space-saving, folded-in position into an unfolded position requiring more space.
- the mirror housing is preferably arranged or fastened on the holding arm in such a way that the side mirror is oriented counter to the direction of travel both in the first position and in the second position.
- the side mirror can thus be used both in the folded-in state and in the unfolded state.
- the holding arm is preferably curved and / or angled. This enables a particularly space-saving folded position of the side mirror.
- the holding arm can be pivoted and / or folded about a first pivot axis.
- the first pivot axis is (essentially) perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the first pivot axis is formed approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. In a straight journey, i.e. at a steering angle of 0 °, the first pivot axis is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, in particular parallel to the direction of travel.
- the holding arm is rotatably attached to the handle by means of a swivel joint, the swivel joint comprising two half-shells which can be rotated relative to one another against a friction force.
- the half-shells are each arranged in a first and a second housing part of the swivel joint. Due to the rotation of the half-shells, the housing parts can also be rotated against each other.
- the holding arm can be brought into different positions by rotating the half-shells.
- a contact surface is assigned to both half-shells, it being possible for the respective contact surfaces to be in a frictional connection to one another.
- a frictional force is applied to rotate the half-shells against one another or to change the relative position of the half-shells to one another.
- the use of the half-shells has the advantage that the swivel joint is constructive is easy to implement and at the same time enables a reliable pivoting of the holding arm.
- the half-shells each have at least partially a paraboloid or a hyperbolic-paraboloid shape.
- One of the half-shells can, however, also be wedge-shaped or trapezoidal or trapezoidal in sections.
- the other half-shell is preferably designed to be partially complementary to one another.
- the half-shells are designed such that they can be fixed in a form-fitting manner in at least two different positions.
- the contact surfaces of the half-shells can each have a complementary contour to one another.
- the contact surfaces can have at least two complementary stop areas so that when the half-shells are rotated, they can be fixed in different positions. In these positions there can be a form fit between the two half-shells.
- the half-shells interlock at the stop areas.
- the angle of rotation between the half-shells is defined by way of example by means of the stop areas.
- the holding arm can be transferred from a folded-in to an unfolded position.
- the holding arm can be adjusted by a rotation of 180 ° by means of the swivel joint.
- the holding arm can thus be pivoted from a position above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle through 180 ° into a position below the horizontal longitudinal axis.
- the rotation or pivoting of the holding arm can take place, for example, by means of manual actuation.
- the half-shells can be or are connected by means of a fastening element, in particular a screw, and a pretensioned spring for setting a tensioning force.
- the fastening element is preferably designed as a screw.
- a first housing part of the rotary joint, in which a first half-shell is arranged, can have a thread for screwing to the second housing part, in which the second half-shell is arranged.
- a spring can be supported and / or arranged on the fastening element, in particular on the screw, which when the fastening element is tightened is biased.
- the half-shells are thus assigned an operatively connected spring, whereby a tensile force is generated from one half-shell to the other half-shell.
- the half-shells can be pressed against one another by means of the spring and the screw connection.
- the spring can be arranged on the right or left of the two half-shells in order to apply the tensile force or tensioning force.
- the spring constant of the spring can be set in such a way that sufficient contact pressure or a tensile force is generated between the two half-shells, so that the half-shells can be held in a fixed position relative to one another.
- the spring constant can be set in such a way that the half-shells can be rotated against each other by means of manual actuation of the holding arm and the holding arm can be brought, for example, from a folded-in position to an unfolded position.
- At least one sliding washer in particular made of a metal, is arranged on the fastening element.
- the sliding washer can be arranged, for example, between a screw head of the screw and the thread in the associated housing part.
- the spring can advantageously rest on the sliding disk.
- the half-shells are formed from a plastic.
- the holding arm is rotatably attached to the handle by means of a hinge joint.
- a hinge pin defines the first pivot axis.
- the holding arm is rotated about the first pivot axis.
- the holding arm can be pivoted around the hinge pin of the hinge joint.
- a corresponding socket through which the hinge pin is guided is formed on the holding arm.
- the hinge joint comprises a latching mechanism with an unlocking element, in particular an unlocking button, by actuating the hinge pin against a biasing force, in particular against a spring force, is movable in the axial direction.
- a spring is preferably located in a housing element of the hinge joint.
- the hinge pin is mounted in relation to the spring in such a way that this spring exerts a pretensioning force on the hinge pin in the locked state of the hinge joint.
- the hinge pin By actuating the unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, the hinge pin is pressed in the direction of the spring. After releasing the unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, the hinge pin returns to its original, namely the locked position, since the spring then again presses on the hinge pin by itself.
- a force must therefore be applied to the unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, which is greater than the pretensioning force, in particular the spring force.
- the unlocking element in particular the unlocking button, can in particular be designed as an axial end section of the hinge pin.
- This axial end section is an axial end section pointing away from a prestressing element, in particular the spring.
- the further axial end section rests against the prestressing element, in particular against the spring.
- a locking pin it is possible for a locking pin to be formed on the hinge pin, which can be moved in the axial direction by actuating the unlocking element.
- the hinge joint housing has a recess into which the locking pin is inserted when the unlocking element is actuated.
- the locking pin blocks the socket portion of the retaining arm from moving about the hinge pin. If the locking pin is inserted in the recess of the hinge joint housing, the socket of the holding arm can be rotated around the hinge pin.
- the locking pin which is formed on the hinge pin of the hinge joint, can be designed as an overload protection device.
- the hinge joint is used for the rotatable attachment or connection of the holding arm to the handle of the steering unit. In the folded-out state of the holding arm with the side mirror attached to it, it is possible that in the latched or locked state of the hinge joint on the side mirror or such forces act on the holding arm that could cause the holding arm or the side mirror to break off.
- the bushing or hinge bushing of the holding arm can be rotated about the hinge pin when a corresponding load is exceeded.
- the locking pin is designed in such a way that when an overload occurs, the locking pin automatically slides into the recess of a housing so that the hinge pin is not locked. Furthermore, it is possible that the socket of the holding arm jumps over the locking pin in the event of an overload situation, so that a rotary movement of the holding arm with the side mirror attached to it is made possible downwards in the direction of the first folded position.
- the hinge joint comprises in particular a fork-like housing into which a hinge bushing of the holding arm engages.
- the hinge pin is guided in the hinge socket.
- the mirror housing is designed to be pivotable in relation to the holding arm about only two axes, preferably about a vertical pivot axis and a horizontal transverse pivot axis.
- the steering unit in particular the mirror housing, is preferably designed in such a way that movement about only two axes is possible both in the folded-in and in the unfolded state or in the folded-in position and in the folded-out position.
- a vertical pivot axis is to be understood as an axis that is (essentially) perpendicular to the support surface of the vehicle.
- the vertical pivot axis runs (essentially) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the horizontal transverse pivot axis is an axis that is (essentially) parallel to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the transverse pivot axis is to be understood as an axis formed transversely to the direction of travel.
- the mirror housing is not attached to the holding arm by means of a ball joint.
- this prevents the mirror housing from being inadvertently changed in position in relation to the holding arm.
- the axes described can also deviate minimally from the perpendicular and / or parallel alignment described.
- the mirror housing is preferably connected to the holding arm by a (substantially) angular profile-shaped connecting element.
- the connecting element comprises a horizontal element and a vertical element, with a connecting section formed (essentially) perpendicular to the respective element on the horizontal element and on the vertical element.
- the connecting section can each be designed as a connecting pin and / or connecting socket.
- the horizontal element is preferably designed parallel to the support surface on which the vehicle is located, both in the folded-in and in the folded-out position of the side mirror.
- the vertical element is designed in particular perpendicular to the horizontal element and is likewise oriented vertically both in the folded-in position and in the folded-out position of the side mirror.
- a connecting section is formed both on the vertical element and on the horizontal element, the connecting section being formed on the horizontal element, in particular on the inside of the horizontal element.
- the inside of the horizontal element is to be understood as the side that encloses an essentially 90 ° angle with the vertical element.
- the connecting section is formed on the vertical element, in particular on the outside of the vertical element.
- the outside of the vertical element forms, in particular, a 270 ° angle with the horizontal element.
- the holding arm preferably has a flat support surface at the end facing the mirror housing.
- the counter element of the connecting section of the horizontal element of the connecting element is formed in this flat support surface. This can in particular be an opening into which a connecting pin of the horizontal element can be inserted.
- the connecting sections in particular the connecting pin and / or the connecting socket, define the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal transverse pivot axis.
- a steering unit for a vehicle comprising two handles and at least one side mirror with a mirror housing which is connected to a holding arm.
- the mirror housing is movable or pivotable in relation to the holding arm about only two axes, preferably about a vertical pivot axis and a horizontal transverse pivot axis.
- the mirror housing can be connected to the holding arm by a substantially angular profile-shaped connecting element, the connecting element comprising a horizontal element and a vertical element.
- a connecting section is formed (essentially) perpendicular to the respective element, the connecting sections defining the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal transverse pivot axis.
- one of the two connecting sections is designed as a connecting pin and the other connecting section is designed as a connecting socket.
- the holding arm can have a support surface or a support section on which the horizontal element is attached or rests.
- the steering unit is designed, for example, in such a way that a side mirror with the construction described above is formed on each handle of the steering unit.
- a holding arm can be formed on both handles, a mirror housing each with both holding arms connected is.
- the steering unit can consequently have two side mirrors, each with a mirror housing.
- a vehicle in particular an electric scooter, with a steering unit according to the invention is specified.
- the vehicle according to the invention in particular the motor scooter according to the invention, is preferably designed in such a way that a side mirror with the construction described above is formed on each handle.
- the Fig. 1 shows an electrically driven motor scooter 100 with two wheels 11 and 11 'and a steering unit 10.
- the motor scooter 100 shown is a foldable motor scooter.
- the motor scooter 100 further comprises a drive unit which is designed as an electric motor.
- the steering unit 10 comprises a steering column 20 which can be pivoted about a pivot axis.
- a handlebar 21 is fixedly mounted on the steering column 20.
- the steering unit further comprises two handles 25.
- the driver of the scooter 100 can control various functions of the scooter 100 via the handles 25, such as e.g. Horn, flashing, braking or accelerating.
- the steering unit 10 comprises a side mirror 30 with a mirror housing 35, the mirror housing 35 being connected to a holding arm 40.
- the side mirror 30 or the mirror housing 35 is in a folded first position. In the folded first position, the mirror housing 35 is located below the horizontal longitudinal axis HL of the handle 25.
- the horizontal longitudinal axis HL of the handle 25 is designed transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the scooter 100.
- the side mirror 30 or the mirror housing 35 is in the illustrated first position in a position close to the longitudinal axis L of the motor scooter 100.
- the side mirror 30 or the mirror housing 35 can be pivoted or folded up.
- the curved holding arm 40 can be pivoted about the first pivot axis S1.
- the pivot axis S1 is perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis HL of the handle 25.
- the mirror 30 is shown with the mirror housing 35 in an extended position. In this case, it is the left side mirror 30 to be understood from the driver's perspective.
- the side mirror 30 or the mirror housing 35 is located above the horizontal longitudinal axis HL of the handle 25.
- the side mirror 30 is moved away from the longitudinal axis L of the scooter 100 or compared to the first position (see FIG Fig. 1 ) folded outwards.
- the holding arm 40 is moved upwards about the first pivot axis S1 by means of the indicated hinge joint 50.
- the hinge 50 is in the Figures 3a-3c shown in more detail.
- the illustrated hinge pin 51 defines the pivot axis S1.
- the unlocking button 52 can also be seen.
- the socket formed on the holding arm 40 is not shown. This is located between the two housing sections 53 and 53 ', the hinge pin 51 being guided through the socket.
- the release button 52 is designed as an axial end section of the hinge pin 51.
- Fig. 3a the hinge joint 50 is shown in the locked or latched state, that is to say that the release button 52 is not actuated.
- a spring 54 is formed in the right housing section 53 '.
- the second axial end section 55 of the hinge pin 51 engages in the spring 54.
- the second axial end section 55 is the end of the hinge pin 51 opposite the unlocking button 52.
- the spring 54 pushes the second axial end section 55 in the direction of the first housing section 53 is movable against the spring force in the direction of the second housing section 53 '.
- a force that is greater than the pretensioning force of the spring 54 must therefore act on the unlocking button 52.
- a locking pin 56 is formed on the hinge pin 51.
- the locking pin 56 is accordingly also axial movable.
- the locking pin 56 is preferably monolithic, ie formed in one piece with the hinge pin 51.
- the locking pin 56 prevents a movement of the joint bushing (not shown) around the hinge pin 51. A pivoting movement of the holding arm 40 is prevented or prevented in the locked state.
- the locking pin 56 is moved in the direction of the right or second housing section 53 '.
- the housing section 53 ′ has a recess 57.
- the locking pin 56 can slide into the recess 57.
- the locking pin 56 is completely located in the housing section 53 ′, in particular in the recess 57, in the unlocked state. Movement of the hinge bushing around the hinge pin 51 is thus made possible.
- the holding arm 40 is in a desired position, the locking pin 56 can be moved in the direction of the left housing section 53 by releasing the unlocking button 52. The holding arm 40 can thus be locked.
- the holding arm 40 or the bushing belonging to the holding arm 40 preferably has a corresponding recess into which the locking pin 56 engages in the locked state.
- the housing 60 further comprises a pin 61. With the help of the pin 61, the hinge joint 50 can be attached to a handle 25.
- the locking pin 56 shown is preferably designed as an overload protection device. This means that in overload situations, i.e. In the event of large forces acting on the holding arm 40, the locking pin 56 automatically slides into the recess 57, so that a movement of the holding arm 40 is made possible.
- the holding arm 40 and the side mirror 30 attached to it can preferably be moved from a second folded-out position to a first folded-in position in cases of overload. This prevents the side mirror 30 from breaking off from the holding arm 40 or the holding arm 40 from being destroyed.
- the connecting element 70 can also be seen, with the aid of which the mirror housing 35 is attached to the holding arm 40.
- the connecting element 70 is shown in the second position of the mirror 30.
- the connecting element 70 is shown in the folded-in position, ie in the first position described.
- the connecting element 70 is designed essentially in the shape of an angular profile and comprises a horizontal element 71 and a vertical element 72.
- the horizontal element 71 is (essentially) parallel to the support surface on which the scooter 100 stands.
- the vertical element 72 is in each case formed perpendicular to the support surface.
- the horizontal element 71 has a connecting section 74.
- the connecting section 74 is formed on the inside 75 of the horizontal element 71.
- the connecting section 74 is formed perpendicular to the horizontal element 71.
- the inside 75 of the horizontal element is to be understood as the side which delimits a 90 ° angle ⁇ with the vertical element 72.
- the connecting section 74 is designed as a connecting pin.
- the connecting pin defines a second vertical pivot axis S2.
- the vertical pivot axis S2 is formed essentially perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis HL of the handle 25. Furthermore, the second vertical pivot axis S2 is formed essentially perpendicular to the first pivot axis S1.
- the vertical element 72 also has a connecting section 73.
- the connecting section 73 is formed on the outside 76 of the vertical element 72.
- the outer side 76 is to be understood as the side which, together with the horizontal element 71, forms an angle ⁇ of essentially 270 °.
- the connecting section 73 defines the third transverse pivot axis S3.
- the mirror housing 35 can thus be moved both about the second vertical pivot axis S2 and about the third transverse pivot axis S3.
- the third transverse pivot axis S3 is formed essentially perpendicular to the second vertical pivot axis S2.
- the third transverse pivot axis S3 is also formed essentially parallel to the horizontal longitudinal axis HL of the handle 25.
- the connecting section 73 of the vertical element 72 can be designed as a connecting socket into which a connecting pin of the mirror housing 35 can engage. Since the mirror housing 35 is rotated or pivoted in relation to the holding arm 40 only about two axes, namely about the second vertical pivot axis S2 and the third transverse pivot axis S3 can be, an unwanted rotation of the mirror 30 is avoided while driving.
- the holding arm 40 has a support section 42 at the end 41 opposite the hinge joint 50 (see FIG Fig. 2 ).
- the horizontal element 71 rests on this essentially flat storage section 42.
- the support section 42 has an opening (not shown) in which the connecting section 74 of the connecting element 70 engages. The position of the connecting section 74 or the opening is to be selected such that the vertical element 72 can slide past the support section 42 when the mirror housing 35 is pivoted about the vertical pivot axis S2 and is not blocked.
- the motor scooter 100 according to the invention is preferably designed in such a way that a side mirror 30 with the construction described above is formed on each handle 25.
- Fig. 5 shows a detailed view of a steering unit 10 and two side mirrors 30 in the folded state according to an unclaimed example.
- the steering unit 10 comprises a steering column 20 which can be pivoted about a pivot axis.
- a handlebar 21 is fixedly mounted on the steering column 20.
- the steering unit 10 also has two handles 25.
- the steering unit 10 comprises two side mirrors 30, each with a mirror housing 35, the mirror housing 35 being connected to a holding arm 40.
- the side mirrors 30 or the mirror housings 35 are in a folded position.
- the respective mirror housing 35 is located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle 25.
- the side mirrors 30 or the mirror housing 35 can be pivoted or folded upwards.
- the respective holding arm 40 which is of curved design, can be pivoted about a first pivot axis.
- the respective holding arm 40 is moved upwards about the pivot axis by means of a swivel joint 80.
- the respective holding arm 40 can be adjusted by a rotation of 180 ° by means of the associated swivel joint 80.
- the rotation or pivoting of the holding arm 40 can take place, for example, by means of manual actuation.
- Fig. 6 shows a right side mirror 30 with a mirror housing 35 of a steering unit 10 according to FIG Fig. 5 in the unfolded position.
- the side mirror 30 or the mirror housing 35 is arranged above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the curved holding arm 40 connects the side mirror 30 or the mirror housing 35 to the swivel joint 80.
- the holding arm 40 is attached to the handle in a rotatable manner by means of the swivel joint 80.
- the swivel joint 80 has two housing parts 81, 82 which can be rotated relative to one another.
- the housing parts 81, 82 each have a half-shell (not shown). In other words, a half-shell is arranged in each of the housing parts 81, 82.
- the housing parts 81, 82 can be rotated relative to one another.
- the housing parts 81, 82 are connected, for example, by means of a screw 83 and a pretensioned spring (not shown).
- the holding arm 40 can be brought into various positions, for example, into a folded-in and folded-out position.
- Fig. 7 shows a detailed sectional view of a swivel joint 80 for connecting a holding arm 40 to a handle.
- the swivel joint 80 has a first housing part 81 and a second housing part 82.
- the housing parts 81, 82 are connected to one another.
- the first housing part 81 has a first half-shell 87 and the second housing part 82 has a second half-shell 88.
- a contact surface 86 a, b is assigned to each of the two half-shells 87, 88.
- the half-shells 87, 88 are in contact with one another at the contact surfaces 86 a, b and are connected to one another.
- the contact surfaces 86 a, b are curved, for example.
- the half-shells 87, 88 preferably each have a paraboloid or a hyperbolic-paraboloid shape.
- the half-shells 87, 88 are in complete contact with one another along the contact surfaces 86 a, b. Furthermore, the half-shells 87, 88 are in a frictional connection to one another on the contact surfaces 86 a, b. To rotate the half-shells 87, 88 relative to one another or to change the relative position of the half-shells 87, 88 to one another, a frictional force is applied. By rotating the half-shells 87, 88, the first housing part 81 can also be rotated relative to the second housing part 82 and vice versa.
- the first housing part 81 has a thread 85 for a screw connection.
- the thread 85 is aligned in the direction of the second housing part 82 such that a screw 83 is screwed into the thread 85 via the second housing part 82.
- the housing parts 81, 82 have a corresponding recess for the screw connection.
- the screw 83 is, for example, arranged completely within the housing parts 81, 82. In other words, a screw head 83 a of the screw 83 is arranged inside the second housing part 82.
- a spring 54 is also arranged in the second housing part 82.
- the spring 54 rests on one side against a support 82a of the second housing part 82.
- the spring 54 is assigned to the screw 83 in such a way that it forms a pretensioned spring 54.
- the screw 83 is therefore arranged within the spring 54.
- a tensioning force between the two half-shells 87, 88 and thus also between the housing parts 81, 82 can thus be set by means of the spring 54 and the screw 83.
- the spring 54 is pretensioned when the screw 83 is tightened.
- a tensile force between the two half-shells 87, 88 can be generated by means of the pretensioned spring 54.
- the first half-shell 87 is pressed against the second half-shell 88 and braced.
- the spring constant of the spring 54 can be set such that a sufficient contact pressure or a tensile force is generated between the two half-shells 87, 88 so that the half-shells 87, 88 can be held in a fixed position relative to one another.
- the spring constant can be set in such a way that the half-shells 87, 88 can be rotated relative to one another by means of manual actuation of the holding arm and the holding arm can be brought, for example, from a folded into an unfolded position.
- a sliding washer 84 is assigned to the screw 83.
- the sliding washer 84 is arranged on the screw 83 in such a way that the spring 54 can rest against the sliding washer 84.
- the sliding disk 84 is arranged between the screw head 83 a and the support 82 a of the second housing part 82.
- the sliding washer 84 is formed from a metal.
- the half-shells 87, 88 are also designed in such a way that they can be fixed in a form-fitting manner in at least two different positions.
- the contact surfaces 86 a, b of the half-shells 87, 88 can have further complementary stop areas, not shown, so that when the half-shells 87, 88 are rotated, they can be fixed in different positions. In these positions, there can accordingly be a form fit between the two half-shells 87, 88. In other words, the half-shells 87, 88 interlock at the stop areas.
- the holding arm can be adjusted through a rotation of 180 ° by means of the swivel joint 80.
- the holding arm can accordingly be pivoted from a position above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle through 180 ° into a position below the horizontal longitudinal axis.
- the rotation or pivoting of the holding arm can take place, for example, by means of manual actuation.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lenkeinheit für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend zwei Handgriffe und mindestens einen Seitenspiegel mit einem Spiegelgehäuse, das mit einem Haltearm verbunden ist, gemäß Patentanspruch 1. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere einen Elektroroller, gemäß Patentanspruch 8.The invention relates to a steering unit for a vehicle, comprising two handles and at least one side mirror with a mirror housing that is connected to a holding arm, according to
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind zusammenklappbare elektrische Motorräder bekannt. Rein exemplarisch wird auf die
Ferner ist es bekannt, dass Motorroller üblicherweise eine Lenkeinheit, umfassend einen Lenker mit einer Basis sowie einer Anzeigeeinheit zur Darstellung von Geschwindigkeitsinformationen aufweisen. Darüber hinaus sind an dem Lenker zwei Handgriffe angebracht, über die der Fahrer das Fahrzeug steuern kann.It is also known that motor scooters usually have a steering unit comprising a handlebar with a base and a display unit for displaying speed information. In addition, two handles are attached to the handlebars that the driver can use to control the vehicle.
Ferner sind Motorroller bekannt, die für einen einfachen Transport oder zur Lagerung zusammengefaltet werden können. Dabei sind ein geringes Packmaß des gefalteten Motorrollers und eine kompakte Form wichtig. So erschweren überstehende Bauteile den Umgang mit dem gefalteten Motorroller.Furthermore, scooters are known which can be folded up for easy transport or storage. A small pack size of the folded scooter and a compact shape are important. Projecting components make handling the folded scooter difficult.
Aus sicherheitstechnischen Gründen ist es notwendig, dass ein Motorroller mit mindestens einem Seitenspiegel ausgestattet ist. Ein derartiger Seitenspiegel ist insbesondere bei einer gewünschten Zusammenfaltung des Motorrollers schwierig handzuhaben. Üblicherweise sind Seitenspiegel über ein Kugelgelenk mit dem Lenker am Haltearm verbunden. Ein derartiges Kugelgelenk weist allerdings den Nachteil auf, dass bei einer Fahrt über unbefestigten bzw. holprigen Boden, eine Lockerung bzw. Positionsänderung des Seitenspiegels auftreten kann.For safety reasons, it is necessary that a scooter is equipped with at least one side mirror. Such a side mirror is difficult to handle, especially when the scooter is folded up as desired. Side mirrors are usually connected to the handlebar on the support arm via a ball joint. Such a ball joint, however, has the disadvantage that when driving over unpaved or bumpy ground, the side mirror can loosen or change its position.
Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Lenkeinheit für ein Fahrzeug bereitzustellen, der bzw. das dazu beiträgt, beim Zusammenfalten des Motorrollers ein geringes Packmaß zu erzielen und den erwähnten Nachteil hinsichtlich der Lockerung bzw. Positionsänderung des Seitenspiegels zu überwinden.Proceeding from this prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a steering unit for a vehicle that is used for this purpose helps to achieve a small pack size when folding the scooter and to overcome the disadvantage mentioned with regard to loosening or changing the position of the side mirror.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die Gegenstände der Patentansprüche 1 und 8 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the subject matter of
Vorteilhafte und zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Lenkeinheit sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous and expedient embodiments of the steering unit according to the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch eine Lenkeinheit für ein Fahrzeug gelöst, wobei die Lenkeinheit zwei Handgriffe und mindestens einen Seitenspiegel mit einem Spiegelgehäuse umfasst, wobei das Spiegelgehäuse mit einem Haltearm verbunden ist. Vorzugsweise ist der Seitenspiegel in Relation zum Spiegelgehäuse nicht verstellbar. Das Spiegelgehäuse dient zum Schutz des Seitenspiegels.According to the invention, the object is achieved by a steering unit for a vehicle, the steering unit comprising two handles and at least one side mirror with a mirror housing, the mirror housing being connected to a holding arm. The side mirror is preferably not adjustable in relation to the mirror housing. The mirror housing serves to protect the side mirror.
Erfindungsgemäß ist der Haltearm an einem der beiden Handgriffe derart drehbeweglich befestigt, dass der Seitenspiegel von einer eingeklappten, unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes befindlichen ersten Position in eine ausgeklappte, oberhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes befindliche zweite Position schwenkbar und/oder klappbar ist.According to the invention, the holding arm is rotatably attached to one of the two handles in such a way that the side mirror can be pivoted and / or folded from a folded-in first position located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle to a folded-out second position located above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
Die Längsachse des Handgriffes ist im Wesentlichen quer zur Fahrzeuglängsachse, d.h. quer zur Fahrtrichtung eines Fahrzeugs, ausgebildet.The longitudinal axis of the handle is essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, i. transversely to the direction of travel of a vehicle.
Es ist möglich, dass beide Handgriffe eine gemeinsame horizontale Längsachse aufweisen. In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist es möglich, dass der Handgriff eine separate horizontale Längsachse aufweist. Erfindungsgemäß ist es möglich, dass der Seitenspiegel von einer unteren Position in eine obere Position geklappt bzw. geschwenkt werden kann. Eine untere Position ist eine derartige Position, die in vertikaler Richtung unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffs ausgebildet ist. Eine obere Position ist eine derartige Position die oberhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffs ausgebildet ist.It is possible for both handles to have a common horizontal longitudinal axis. In a further embodiment of the invention it is possible for the handle to have a separate horizontal longitudinal axis. According to the invention it is possible that the side mirror can be folded or pivoted from a lower position into an upper position. A lower position is such a position which is formed in the vertical direction below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle. An upper position is such a position that is formed above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle.
Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass die eingeklappte, unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes befindliche erste Position eine in Relation zur Längsachse des Fahrzeuges geringer beabstandete bzw. nähere Position darstellt. Mit anderen Worten befindet sich der Seitenspiegel in der eingeklappten, unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes befindlichen ersten Position näher an der Längsachse des Fahrzeuges als in der zweiten Position. Mit anderen Worten kann der Seitenspiegel aufgrund des am Handgriff befestigten Haltearms von einer platzsparenden eingeklappten Position in eine ausgeklappte Position mit größerem Platzbedarf geschwenkt bzw. geklappt werden.Furthermore, it is possible for the first position, which is folded in and located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle, to represent a position that is less spaced or closer than the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. In other words, the side mirror is in the folded, located below the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle first position closer to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle than in the second position. In other words, due to the holding arm attached to the handle, the side mirror can be pivoted or folded from a space-saving, folded-in position into an unfolded position requiring more space.
Das Spiegelgehäuse ist am Haltearm vorzugsweise derart angeordnet bzw. befestigt, dass der Seitenspiegel sowohl in der ersten Position als auch in der zweiten Position entgegen der Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtet ist. Somit ist der Seitenspiegel sowohl im eingeklappten Zustand als auch im ausgeklappten Zustand benutzbar.The mirror housing is preferably arranged or fastened on the holding arm in such a way that the side mirror is oriented counter to the direction of travel both in the first position and in the second position. The side mirror can thus be used both in the folded-in state and in the unfolded state.
Der Haltearm ist vorzugsweise gebogen und/oder gewinkelt ausgebildet. Dies ermöglicht eine besonders platzsparende eingeklappte Position des Seitenspiegels.The holding arm is preferably curved and / or angled. This enables a particularly space-saving folded position of the side mirror.
Der Haltearm ist um eine erste Schwenkachse schwenkbar und/oder klappbar. Die erste Schwenkachse ist (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zur horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes ausgebildet. Insbesondere ist die erste Schwenkachse in etwa parallel zur Längsachse des Fahrzeugs ausgebildet. Bei einer geraden Fahrt, d.h. bei einem Einschlagwinkel von 0° der Lenkeinheit, ist die erste Schwenkachse im Wesentlichen parallel zur Längsachse des Fahrzeugs, insbesondere parallel zur Fahrtrichtung, ausgebildet.The holding arm can be pivoted and / or folded about a first pivot axis. The first pivot axis is (essentially) perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle. In particular, the first pivot axis is formed approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. In a straight journey, i.e. at a steering angle of 0 °, the first pivot axis is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, in particular parallel to the direction of travel.
In einem nicht beanspruchten Beispiel ist der Haltearm mittels eines Drehgelenks drehbeweglich an dem Handgriff befestigt, wobei das Drehgelenk zwei relativ zueinander gegen eine Reibkraft drehbare Halbschalen umfasst. Die Halbschalen sind jeweils in einem ersten und zweiten Gehäuseteil des Drehgelenks angeordnet. Aufgrund der Drehung der Halbschalen können auch die Gehäuseteile gegeneinander verdreht werden. Insbesondere kann mittels der Drehung der Halbschalen der Haltearm in verschiedene Positionen gebracht werden. Beiden Halbschalen ist jeweils eine Kontaktfläche zugeordnet, wobei die jeweiligen Kontaktflächen in einer Reibverbindung zueinander stehen können. Zur Drehung der Halbschalen gegeneinander, bzw. zur Veränderung der relativen Position der Halbschalen zueinander, wird eine Reibkraft aufgebracht. Die Verwendung der Halbschalen hat den Vorteil, dass das Drehgelenk konstruktiv einfach umsetzbar ist und gleichzeitig eine zuverlässige Verschwenkung des Haltearms ermöglicht.In an example not claimed, the holding arm is rotatably attached to the handle by means of a swivel joint, the swivel joint comprising two half-shells which can be rotated relative to one another against a friction force. The half-shells are each arranged in a first and a second housing part of the swivel joint. Due to the rotation of the half-shells, the housing parts can also be rotated against each other. In particular, the holding arm can be brought into different positions by rotating the half-shells. A contact surface is assigned to both half-shells, it being possible for the respective contact surfaces to be in a frictional connection to one another. A frictional force is applied to rotate the half-shells against one another or to change the relative position of the half-shells to one another. The use of the half-shells has the advantage that the swivel joint is constructive is easy to implement and at the same time enables a reliable pivoting of the holding arm.
Beispielsweise weisen die Halbschalen zumindest teilweise jeweils eine paraboloide oder eine hyperbolisch-paraboloide Form auf. Eine der Halbschalen kann aber auch abschnittsweise keilförmig oder trapezförmig oder trapezoid sein. Wobei die andere Halbschale vorzugsweise teilweise komplementär zueinander ausgebildet ist.For example, the half-shells each have at least partially a paraboloid or a hyperbolic-paraboloid shape. One of the half-shells can, however, also be wedge-shaped or trapezoidal or trapezoidal in sections. The other half-shell is preferably designed to be partially complementary to one another.
Beispielsweise sind die Halbschalen derart ausgebildet, dass sie in wenigstens zwei verschiedene Positionen formschlüssig fixierbar sind. Hierzu können die Kontaktflächen der Halbschalen eine jeweils komplementäre Konturierung zueinander aufweisen. Beispielhaft können die Kontaktflächen wenigstens zwei komplementäre Anschlagbereiche aufweisen, sodass bei einer Drehung der Halbschalen diese in verschiedenen Positionen fixiert werden können. In diesen Positionen kann ein Formschluss zwischen den beiden Halbschalen bestehen. Mit anderen Worten greifen die Halbschalen an den Anschlagbereichen ineinander. Ferner wird mittels der Anschlagbereiche beispielhaft der Drehwinkel zwischen den Halbschalen definiert. Insbesondere kann mittels der Anschlagbereiche und Drehung der Halbschalen die Überführung des Haltearms von einer eingeklappten in eine ausgeklappte Position realisiert werden. Vorteilhafterweise kann der Haltearm mittels des Drehgelenks um eine Drehung um 180° verstellt werden. Der Haltearm kann somit von einer Position oberhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes um 180° in eine Position unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse verschwenkt werden. Die Drehung bzw. Verschwenkung des Haltearms kann beispielsweise mittels einer manuellen Betätigung erfolgen.For example, the half-shells are designed such that they can be fixed in a form-fitting manner in at least two different positions. For this purpose, the contact surfaces of the half-shells can each have a complementary contour to one another. For example, the contact surfaces can have at least two complementary stop areas so that when the half-shells are rotated, they can be fixed in different positions. In these positions there can be a form fit between the two half-shells. In other words, the half-shells interlock at the stop areas. Furthermore, the angle of rotation between the half-shells is defined by way of example by means of the stop areas. In particular, by means of the stop areas and rotation of the half-shells, the holding arm can be transferred from a folded-in to an unfolded position. Advantageously, the holding arm can be adjusted by a rotation of 180 ° by means of the swivel joint. The holding arm can thus be pivoted from a position above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle through 180 ° into a position below the horizontal longitudinal axis. The rotation or pivoting of the holding arm can take place, for example, by means of manual actuation.
Beispielsweise sind die Halbschalen mittels eines Befestigungselementes, insbesondere einer Schraube, und einer vorgespannten Feder zur Einstellung einer Verspannkraft verbindbar oder verbunden. Vorzugsweise ist das Befestigungselement als Schraube ausgebildet. Ein erstes Gehäuseteil des Drehgelenks, in welchem eine erste Halbschale angeordnet ist, kann hierbei ein Gewinde zur Verschraubung mit dem zweiten Gehäuseteil aufweisen, in welchem die zweite Halbschale angeordnet ist. Um in der Schraubverbindung zwischen den Halbschalen eine zusätzliche Vorspannung zu erzeugen, kann an dem Befestigungselement, insbesondere an der Schraube, eine Feder abgestützt und/oder angeordnet sein, die beim Anziehen des Befestigungselementes vorgespannt wird. Mit anderen Worten wird bei der Verbindung der beiden Halbschalen mittels des Befestigungselementes eine Vorspannung über die Feder erzeugt. Den Halbschalen ist somit eine in Wirkverbindung stehende Feder zugeordnet, wodurch eine Zugkraft von der einen Halbschale auf die andere Halbschale erzeugt wird. Mittels der Feder und der Schraubverbindung können die Halbschalen gegeneinander gedrückt werden. Die Feder kann dabei rechtsseitig oder linksseitig der beiden Halbschalen angeordnet sein, um die Zugkraft bzw. Verspannkraft aufzubringen.For example, the half-shells can be or are connected by means of a fastening element, in particular a screw, and a pretensioned spring for setting a tensioning force. The fastening element is preferably designed as a screw. A first housing part of the rotary joint, in which a first half-shell is arranged, can have a thread for screwing to the second housing part, in which the second half-shell is arranged. In order to generate additional prestress in the screw connection between the half-shells, a spring can be supported and / or arranged on the fastening element, in particular on the screw, which when the fastening element is tightened is biased. In other words, when the two half-shells are connected by means of the fastening element, a prestress is generated via the spring. The half-shells are thus assigned an operatively connected spring, whereby a tensile force is generated from one half-shell to the other half-shell. The half-shells can be pressed against one another by means of the spring and the screw connection. The spring can be arranged on the right or left of the two half-shells in order to apply the tensile force or tensioning force.
Die Federkonstante der Feder kann dabei derart eingestellt sein, dass ein ausreichender Anpressdruck, bzw. eine Zugkraft zwischen den beiden Halbschalen erzeugt wird, sodass die Halbschalen gegeneinander in einer fixierten Position gehalten werden können. Gleichzeitig kann die Federkonstante derart eingestellt sein, dass mittels einer manuellen Betätigung des Haltearms, die Halbschalen gegeneinander verdreht werden können und der Haltearm beispielhaft von einer eingeklappten in eine ausgeklappte Position gebracht werden kann.The spring constant of the spring can be set in such a way that sufficient contact pressure or a tensile force is generated between the two half-shells, so that the half-shells can be held in a fixed position relative to one another. At the same time, the spring constant can be set in such a way that the half-shells can be rotated against each other by means of manual actuation of the holding arm and the holding arm can be brought, for example, from a folded-in position to an unfolded position.
Beispielsweise ist an dem Befestigungselement wenigstens eine Gleitscheibe, insbesondere aus einem Metall, angeordnet. Dabei kann die Gleitscheibe beispielhaft zwischen einem Schraubkopf der Schraube und dem Gewinde in dem zugehörigen Gehäuseteil angeordnet sein. Die Feder kann dabei vorteilhafterweise an der Gleitscheibe anliegen.For example, at least one sliding washer, in particular made of a metal, is arranged on the fastening element. The sliding washer can be arranged, for example, between a screw head of the screw and the thread in the associated housing part. The spring can advantageously rest on the sliding disk.
Beispielsweise sind die Halbschalen aus einem Kunststoff gebildet. Erfindungsgemäß ist der Haltearm mittels eines Scharniergelenks drehbeweglich an dem Handgriff befestigt. Ein Scharnierstift definiert die erste Schwenkachse. Mit anderen Worten wird der Haltearm um die erste Schwenkachse rotiert. Der Haltearm kann um den Scharnierstift des Scharniergelenks geschwenkt werden. Am Haltearm ist diesbezüglich eine entsprechende Buchse ausgebildet, durch die der Scharnierstift geführt ist.For example, the half-shells are formed from a plastic. According to the invention, the holding arm is rotatably attached to the handle by means of a hinge joint. A hinge pin defines the first pivot axis. In other words, the holding arm is rotated about the first pivot axis. The holding arm can be pivoted around the hinge pin of the hinge joint. In this regard, a corresponding socket through which the hinge pin is guided is formed on the holding arm.
Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Scharniergelenk einen Rastmechanismus mit einem Entriegelungselement, insbesondere einem Entriegelungsknopf, durch dessen Betätigung der Scharnierstift entgegen einer Vorspannkraft, insbesondere entgegen einer Federkraft, in axialer Richtung bewegbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist in einem Gehäuseelement des Scharniergelenks eine Feder befindlich.According to the invention, the hinge joint comprises a latching mechanism with an unlocking element, in particular an unlocking button, by actuating the hinge pin against a biasing force, in particular against a spring force, is movable in the axial direction. A spring is preferably located in a housing element of the hinge joint.
Der Scharnierstift ist derart zur Feder gelagert, dass diese Feder im verriegelten Zustand des Scharniergelenks auf den Scharnierstift eine Vorspannkraft ausübt. Durch Betätigen des Entriegelungselements, insbesondere des Entriegelungsknopfes, wird der Scharnierstift in Richtung der Feder gedrückt. Nach dem Loslassen des Entriegelungselements, insbesondere des Entriegelungsknopfes gelangt der Scharnierstift wieder in seine ursprüngliche, nämlich die verrastete Position, da die Feder dann wieder alleine auf den Scharnierstift drückt. Beim Entriegeln des Scharniergelenks muss demnach auf das Entriegelungselement, insbesondere den Entriegelungsknopf eine Kraft aufgebracht werden, die größer als die Vorspannkraft, insbesondere die Federkraft, ist.The hinge pin is mounted in relation to the spring in such a way that this spring exerts a pretensioning force on the hinge pin in the locked state of the hinge joint. By actuating the unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, the hinge pin is pressed in the direction of the spring. After releasing the unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, the hinge pin returns to its original, namely the locked position, since the spring then again presses on the hinge pin by itself. When unlocking the hinge joint, a force must therefore be applied to the unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, which is greater than the pretensioning force, in particular the spring force.
Das Entriegelungselement, insbesondere der Entriegelungsknopf, kann insbesondere als axialer Endabschnitt des Scharnierstifts ausgebildet sein. Bei diesem axialen Endabschnitt handelt es sich um einen von einem Vorspannelement, insbesondere der Feder, weg weisenden axialen Endabschnitt. Der weitere axiale Endabschnitt liegt hingegen an dem Vorspannelement, insbesondere an der Feder, an.The unlocking element, in particular the unlocking button, can in particular be designed as an axial end section of the hinge pin. This axial end section is an axial end section pointing away from a prestressing element, in particular the spring. The further axial end section, on the other hand, rests against the prestressing element, in particular against the spring.
Es ist möglich, dass am Scharnierstift ein Verriegelungszapfen ausgebildet ist, der durch Betätigung des Entriegelungselements in axialer Richtung bewegbar ist. Insbesondere weist das Scharniergelenk-Gehäuse eine Aussparung auf, in die der Verriegelungszapfen bei Betätigung des Entriegelungselements eingeführt wird. Der Verriegelungszapfen blockiert den Buchsenabschnitt des Haltearms bei der Bewegung um den Scharnierstift. Sofern der Verriegelungszapfen in der Ausnehmung des Scharniergelenk-Gehäuses eingeführt ist, kann die Buchse des Haltearms um den Scharnierstift gedreht werden.It is possible for a locking pin to be formed on the hinge pin, which can be moved in the axial direction by actuating the unlocking element. In particular, the hinge joint housing has a recess into which the locking pin is inserted when the unlocking element is actuated. The locking pin blocks the socket portion of the retaining arm from moving about the hinge pin. If the locking pin is inserted in the recess of the hinge joint housing, the socket of the holding arm can be rotated around the hinge pin.
Der Verriegelungszapfen, der an dem Scharnierstift des Scharniergelenks ausgebildet ist, kann als Überlast-Schutzvorrichtung ausgebildet sein. Das Scharniergelenk dient zur drehbeweglichen Befestigung bzw. Verbindung des Haltearms am Handgriff der Lenkeinheit. Im ausgeklappten Zustand des Haltearms mit dem daran befestigten Seitenspiegel ist es möglich, dass im verrasteten bzw. verriegelten Zustand des Scharniergelenks auf den Seitenspiegel bzw. auf den Haltearm derartige Kräfte einwirken, die ein Abbrechen des Haltearms bzw. des Seitenspiegels bewirken könnten.The locking pin, which is formed on the hinge pin of the hinge joint, can be designed as an overload protection device. The hinge joint is used for the rotatable attachment or connection of the holding arm to the handle of the steering unit. In the folded-out state of the holding arm with the side mirror attached to it, it is possible that in the latched or locked state of the hinge joint on the side mirror or such forces act on the holding arm that could cause the holding arm or the side mirror to break off.
Demnach ist es vorgesehen, dass die Buchse bzw. Scharnierbuchse des Haltearms bei Überschreiten einer entsprechenden Last um den Scharnierstift gedreht werden kann. Mit anderen Worten ist der Verriegelungszapfen derart ausgebildet, dass bei Einwirken einer Überlast der Verriegelungszapfen automatisch in die Ausnehmung eines Gehäuses gleitet, so dass keine Verriegelung des Scharnierstiftes vorliegt. Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass die Buchse des Haltearms bei einer Überlast-Situation über den Verriegelungszapfen springt, so dass eine Drehbewegung des Haltearms mit dem daran befestigten Seitenspiegel nach unten in Richtung der ersten eingeklappten Position ermöglicht wird.Accordingly, it is provided that the bushing or hinge bushing of the holding arm can be rotated about the hinge pin when a corresponding load is exceeded. In other words, the locking pin is designed in such a way that when an overload occurs, the locking pin automatically slides into the recess of a housing so that the hinge pin is not locked. Furthermore, it is possible that the socket of the holding arm jumps over the locking pin in the event of an overload situation, so that a rotary movement of the holding arm with the side mirror attached to it is made possible downwards in the direction of the first folded position.
Das Scharniergelenk umfasst insbesondere ein gabelartiges Gehäuse, in das eine Scharnierbuchse des Haltearms eingreift. Der Scharnierstift ist in der Scharnierbuchse geführt.The hinge joint comprises in particular a fork-like housing into which a hinge bushing of the holding arm engages. The hinge pin is guided in the hinge socket.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Spiegelgehäuse in Relation zum Haltearm um lediglich zwei Achsen, vorzugsweise um eine vertikale Schwenkachse und um eine horizontale Quer-Schwenkachse, schwenkbar ausgebildet.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the mirror housing is designed to be pivotable in relation to the holding arm about only two axes, preferably about a vertical pivot axis and a horizontal transverse pivot axis.
Vorzugsweise ist die Lenkeinheit, insbesondere das Spiegelgehäuse, derart ausgebildet, dass die Bewegung um lediglich zwei Achsen sowohl im eingeklappten als auch im ausgeklappten Zustand bzw. in der eingeklappten Position und in der ausgeklappten Position möglich ist.The steering unit, in particular the mirror housing, is preferably designed in such a way that movement about only two axes is possible both in the folded-in and in the unfolded state or in the folded-in position and in the folded-out position.
Als vertikale Schwenkachse ist dabei eine Achse zu verstehen, die (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zur Auflagefläche des Fahrzeugs ausgebildet ist. Die vertikale Schwenkachse verläuft dabei (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zur Längsachse des Fahrzeugs sowie senkrecht zur horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes. Bei der horizontalen Quer-Schwenkachse handelt es sich um eine (im Wesentlichen) parallel zur horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes ausgebildete Achse. Als Quer-Schwenkachse ist bei einer geraden Stellung der Lenkeinheit eine quer zur Fahrtrichtung ausgebildete Achse zu verstehen.A vertical pivot axis is to be understood as an axis that is (essentially) perpendicular to the support surface of the vehicle. The vertical pivot axis runs (essentially) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle. The horizontal transverse pivot axis is an axis that is (essentially) parallel to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle. When the steering unit is in a straight position, the transverse pivot axis is to be understood as an axis formed transversely to the direction of travel.
Insbesondere ist das Spiegelgehäuse am Haltearm nicht mittels eines Kugelgelenkes angebracht. Bei Fahrten über unebene Bodenflächen wird somit vermieden, dass das Spiegelgehäuse in Relation zum Haltearm ungewollt in der Position geändert wird. Die beschriebenen Achsen können auch minimal von der beschriebenen senkrechten und/oder parallelen Ausrichtung abweichen.In particular, the mirror housing is not attached to the holding arm by means of a ball joint. When driving over uneven floor surfaces, this prevents the mirror housing from being inadvertently changed in position in relation to the holding arm. The axes described can also deviate minimally from the perpendicular and / or parallel alignment described.
Vorzugsweise ist das Spiegelgehäuse durch ein (im Wesentlichen) winkelprofil-förmiges Verbindungselement mit dem Haltearm verbunden. Das Verbindungselement umfasst ein Horizontal-Element und ein Vertikal-Element, wobei am Horizontal-Element und am Vertikal-Element jeweils ein (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zu dem jeweiligen Element ausgebildeter Verbindungsabschnitt ausgebildet ist.The mirror housing is preferably connected to the holding arm by a (substantially) angular profile-shaped connecting element. The connecting element comprises a horizontal element and a vertical element, with a connecting section formed (essentially) perpendicular to the respective element on the horizontal element and on the vertical element.
Der Verbindungsabschnitt kann jeweils als Verbindungsstift und/oder Verbindungsbuchse ausgebildet sein. Das Horizontal-Element ist vorzugsweise sowohl in eingeklappter als auch in ausgeklappter Position des Seitenspiegels parallel zur Auflagefläche, auf dem das Fahrzeug befindlich ist, ausgebildet. Das Vertikal-Element ist insbesondere senkrecht zum Horizontal-Element ausgebildet und ist ebenfalls sowohl in der eingeklappten Position als auch in der ausgeklappten Position des Seitenspiegels vertikal ausgerichtet.The connecting section can each be designed as a connecting pin and / or connecting socket. The horizontal element is preferably designed parallel to the support surface on which the vehicle is located, both in the folded-in and in the folded-out position of the side mirror. The vertical element is designed in particular perpendicular to the horizontal element and is likewise oriented vertically both in the folded-in position and in the folded-out position of the side mirror.
Sowohl am Vertikal-Element als auch am Horizontal-Element ist jeweils ein Verbindungsabschnitt ausgebildet, wobei am Horizontal-Element der Verbindungsabschnitt insbesondere auf der Innenseite des Horizontal-Elements ausgebildet ist. Als Innenseite des Horizontal-Elements ist die Seite zu verstehen, die mit dem Vertikal-Element einen im Wesentlichen 90°-Winkel einschließt.A connecting section is formed both on the vertical element and on the horizontal element, the connecting section being formed on the horizontal element, in particular on the inside of the horizontal element. The inside of the horizontal element is to be understood as the side that encloses an essentially 90 ° angle with the vertical element.
Am Vertikal-Element ist der Verbindungsabschnitt insbesondere auf der Außenseite des Vertikal-Elements ausgebildet. Die Außenseite des Vertikal-Elements schließt mit dem Horizontal-Element insbesondere einen 270°-Winkel ein. Der Haltearm weist am zum Spiegelgehäuse weisenden Ende vorzugsweise eine ebene Auflagefläche auf. In dieser ebenen Auflagefläche ist das Gegenelement des Verbindungsabschnittes des Horizontal-Elements des Verbindungselements ausgebildet. Dabei kann es sich insbesondere um eine Öffnung handeln, in die ein Verbindungsstift des Horizontal-Elements eingeführt werden kann.The connecting section is formed on the vertical element, in particular on the outside of the vertical element. The outside of the vertical element forms, in particular, a 270 ° angle with the horizontal element. The holding arm preferably has a flat support surface at the end facing the mirror housing. The counter element of the connecting section of the horizontal element of the connecting element is formed in this flat support surface. This can in particular be an opening into which a connecting pin of the horizontal element can be inserted.
Die Verbindungsabschnitte, insbesondere der Verbindungsstift und/oder die Verbindungsbuchse, definieren die vertikale Schwenkachse und die horizontale Quer-Schwenkachse.The connecting sections, in particular the connecting pin and / or the connecting socket, define the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal transverse pivot axis.
Ein weiteres unbeanspruchtes Beispiel betrifft eine Lenkeinheit für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend zwei Handgriffe und mindestens einen Seitenspiegel mit einem Spiegelgehäuse, das mit einem Haltearm verbunden ist. Das Spiegelgehäuse ist erfindungsgemäß in Relation zum Haltearm um lediglich zwei Achsen, vorzugsweise um eine vertikale Schwenkachse und um eine horizontale Quer-Schwenkachse, bewegbar bzw. schwenkbar.Another unclaimed example relates to a steering unit for a vehicle, comprising two handles and at least one side mirror with a mirror housing which is connected to a holding arm. According to the invention, the mirror housing is movable or pivotable in relation to the holding arm about only two axes, preferably about a vertical pivot axis and a horizontal transverse pivot axis.
Es ergeben sich ähnliche Vorteile, wie diese bereits im Zusammenhang mit der Lenkeinheit gemäß erstem Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben wurden. Aufgrund der Beschränkung der Schwenkbarkeit bzw. Bewegbarkeit des Spiegelgehäuses in Relation zum Haltearm um lediglich zwei Achsen, wird ein ungewolltes Verschwenken bzw. Bewegen des Spiegelgehäuses, wie dies bei der Ausbildung mit Kugelgelenken bekannt ist, unterbunden.There are advantages similar to those already described in connection with the steering unit according to the first exemplary embodiment. Due to the restriction of the pivotability or movability of the mirror housing in relation to the holding arm about only two axes, unwanted pivoting or moving of the mirror housing, as is known in the design with ball joints, is prevented.
Das Spiegelgehäuse kann durch ein im Wesentlichen winkelprofil-förmiges Verbindungselement mit dem Haltearm verbunden sein, wobei das Verbindungselement ein Horizontal-Element und ein Vertikal-Element umfasst. Am Horizontal-Element und am Vertikal-Element ist jeweils ein (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zu dem jeweiligen Element ausgebildeter Verbindungsabschnitt ausgebildet, wobei die Verbindungsabschnitte die vertikale Schwenkachse und die horizontale Quer-Schwenkachse definieren.The mirror housing can be connected to the holding arm by a substantially angular profile-shaped connecting element, the connecting element comprising a horizontal element and a vertical element. On the horizontal element and on the vertical element, a connecting section is formed (essentially) perpendicular to the respective element, the connecting sections defining the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal transverse pivot axis.
Es ist möglich, dass einer der beiden Verbindungsabschnitte als Verbindungsstift und der weitere Verbindungsabschnitt als Verbindungsbuchse ausgebildet ist.It is possible that one of the two connecting sections is designed as a connecting pin and the other connecting section is designed as a connecting socket.
Der Haltearm kann an dem zum Spiegelgehäuse weisenden Ende eine Auflagefläche bzw. einen Auflageabschnitt aufweisen, auf dem das Horizontal-Element angebracht ist bzw. aufliegt.At the end facing the mirror housing, the holding arm can have a support surface or a support section on which the horizontal element is attached or rests.
Die Lenkeinheit ist beispielsweise derart ausgestaltet, dass an jedem Handgriff der Lenkeinheit ein Seitenspiegel mit der zuvor beschriebenen Konstruktion ausgebildet ist. Mit anderen Worten kann an beiden Handgriffen ein Haltearm ausgebildet sein, wobei mit beiden Haltearmen jeweils ein Spiegelgehäuse verbunden ist. Die Lenkeinheit kann folglich zwei Seitenspiegel mit jeweils einem Spiegelgehäuse aufweisen.The steering unit is designed, for example, in such a way that a side mirror with the construction described above is formed on each handle of the steering unit. In other words, a holding arm can be formed on both handles, a mirror housing each with both holding arms connected is. The steering unit can consequently have two side mirrors, each with a mirror housing.
Gemäß einem weiteren nebengeordneten Aspekt der Erfindung wird ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere ein Elektroroller, mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Lenkeinheit angegeben.According to a further secondary aspect of the invention, a vehicle, in particular an electric scooter, with a steering unit according to the invention is specified.
Es ergeben sich ähnliche Vorteile, wie diese bereits im Zusammenhang mit den erfindungsgemäßen Lenkeinheiten beschrieben sind. Aufgrund der erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform der Lenkeinheit ist es möglich, ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere einen Elektroroller, zur Verfügung zu stellen, der besonders einfach und platzsparend zusammenklappbar ist.This results in advantages similar to those already described in connection with the steering units according to the invention. Due to the embodiment of the steering unit according to the invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle, in particular an electric scooter, which can be folded up in a particularly simple and space-saving manner.
Das erfindungsgemäße Fahrzeug, insbesondere der erfindungsgemäße Motorroller, ist vorzugsweise derart ausgestaltet, dass an jedem Handgriff ein Seitenspiegel mit der zuvor beschriebenen Konstruktion ausgebildet ist.The vehicle according to the invention, in particular the motor scooter according to the invention, is preferably designed in such a way that a side mirror with the construction described above is formed on each handle.
Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben, welche anhand von Abbildungen näher erläutert werden.The invention is described below on the basis of exemplary embodiments which are explained in more detail with the aid of figures.
Hierbei zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- einen elektrisch angetriebenen und faltbaren Motorroller in perspektivischer Ansicht mit einer Lenkeinheit und einem Seitenspiegel im eingeklappten Zustand;
- Fig. 2
- einen linken Seitenspiegel in ausgeklappter Position mit Blick in Fahrtrichtung;
- Fig. 3a - 3c
- verschiedene Darstellungen eines Scharniergelenks zur Verbindung eines Haltearms mit einem Handgriff;
- Fig. 4
- eine schematische Darstellung eines Spiegelgehäuses mit Verbindungselement;
- Fig. 5
- eine Detailansicht einer Lenkeinheit und zwei Seitenspiegeln im eingeklappten Zustand nach einem unbeanspruchten Beispiel;
- Fig. 6
- einen rechten Seitenspiegel in ausgeklappter Position gemäß einem unbeanspruchten Beispiel; und
- Fig. 7
- eine Schnittdarstellung eines Drehgelenks zur Verbindung eines Haltearms mit einem Handgriff gemäß einem unbeanspruchten Beispiel.
- Fig. 1
- an electrically driven and foldable scooter in perspective view with a steering unit and a side mirror in the folded state;
- Fig. 2
- a left side mirror in the unfolded position looking in the direction of travel;
- Figures 3a-3c
- various representations of a hinge joint for connecting a holding arm to a handle;
- Fig. 4
- a schematic representation of a mirror housing with connecting element;
- Fig. 5
- a detailed view of a steering unit and two side mirrors in the folded state according to an unclaimed example;
- Fig. 6
- a right side mirror in the unfolded position according to an unclaimed example; and
- Fig. 7
- a sectional view of a swivel joint for connecting a holding arm to a handle according to an unclaimed example.
In der nachfolgenden Beschreibung werden für gleiche und gleichwirkende Teile dieselben Bezugsziffern verwendet.In the following description, the same reference numbers are used for parts that are the same and have the same effect.
Die
Die Lenkeinheit umfasst des Weiteren zwei Handgriffe 25. Über die Handgriffe 25 kann der Fahrer des Motorrollers 100 verschiedene Funktionen des Motorrollers 100 steuern, wie z.B. Hupen, Blinken, Bremsen oder Beschleunigen.The steering unit further comprises two handles 25. The driver of the
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Wie durch den gebogenen Pfeil angedeutet ist, kann der Seitenspiegel 30 bzw. das Spiegelgehäuse 35 nach oben geschwenkt bzw. geklappt werden. Der gebogen ausgeführte Haltearm 40 kann diesbezüglich um die erste Schwenkachse S1 geschwenkt werden. Die Schwenkachse S1 ist senkrecht zur horizontalen Längsachse HL des Hangriffs 25 ausgebildet.As indicated by the curved arrow, the
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Das Scharniergelenk 50 ist in den
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Im verriegelten Zustand (
Sofern der Entriegelungsknopf 52 gedrückt wird, wird der Verriegelungszapfen 56 in Richtung des rechten bzw. zweiten Gehäuseabschnitts 53' bewegt. Hierzu weist der Gehäuseabschnitt 53' eine Ausnehmung 57 auf. Der Verriegelungszapfen 56 kann in die Ausnehmung 57 gleiten. Wie in
Das Gehäuse 60 umfasst des Weiteren einen Zapfen 61. Mit Hilfe des Zapfens 61 kann das Scharniergelenk 50 an einem Handgriff 25 befestigt werden. Der dargestellte Verriegelungszapfen 56 ist vorzugsweise im Sinne einer Überlast-Schutzvorrichtung ausgebildet. Das heißt, dass bei Überlast-Situationen, d.h. bei auf den Haltearm 40 großen wirkenden Kräften, der Verriegelungszapfen 56 automatisch in die Ausnehmung 57 gleitet, so dass eine Bewegung des Haltearms 40 ermöglicht wird.The
Vorzugsweise kann der Haltearm 40 und der daran befestigte Seitenspiegel 30 von einer zweiten ausgeklappten Position in eine erste eingeklappte Position bei Überlast-Fällen bewegt werden. Somit wird verhindert, dass der Seitenspiegel 30 vom Haltearm 40 abbricht oder der Haltearm 40 zerstört wird. In den
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Das Horizontal-Element 71 weist einen Verbindungsabschnitt 74 auf. Der Verbindungs-Abschnitt 74 ist auf der Innenseite 75 des Horizontal-Elementes 71 ausgebildet. Der Verbindungs-Abschnitt 74 ist dabei senkrecht zum Horizontal-Element 71 ausgebildet. Als Innenseite 75 des Horizontal-Elementes ist die Seite zu verstehen, die mit dem Vertikal-Element 72 einen 90°-Winkel α begrenzt. Der Verbindungs-Abschnitt 74 ist als Verbindungsstift ausgebildet. Der Verbindungsstift definiert eine zweite vertikale Schwenkachse S2. Die vertikale Schwenkachse S2 ist im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur horizontalen Längsachse HL des Handgriffes 25 ausgebildet. Des Weiteren ist die zweite vertikale Schwenkachse S2 im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur ersten Schwenkachse S1 ausgebildet.The
Das Vertikal-Element 72 weist ebenfalls einen Verbindungs-Abschnitt 73 auf. Der Verbindungs-Abschnitt 73 ist auf der Außenseite 76 des Vertikal-Elements 72 ausgebildet. Als Außenseite 76 ist die Seite zu verstehen, die zusammen mit dem Horizontal-Element 71 einen Winkel β von im Wesentlichen 270° einschließt. Der Verbindungs-Abschnitt 73 definiert die dritte Quer-Schwenkachse S3. Das Spiegelgehäuse 35 kann somit sowohl um die zweite vertikale Schwenkachse S2 als auch um die dritte Quer-Schwenkachse S3 bewegt werden. Die dritte Quer-Schwenkachse S3 ist im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur zweiten vertikalen Schenkachse S2 ausgebildet. Die dritte Quer-Schwenkachse S3 ist des Weiteren im Wesentlichen parallel zur horizontalen Längsachse HL des Handgriffs 25 ausgebildet.The
Der Verbindungsabschnitt 73 des Vertikal-Elements 72 kann als Verbindungsbuchse ausgebildet sein, in welche ein Verbindungsstift des Spiegelgehäuses 35 eingreifen kann. Da das Spiegelgehäuse 35 in Relation zum Haltearm 40 lediglich um zwei Achsen, nämlich um die zweite vertikale Schwenkachse S2 und die dritte Quer-Schwenkachse S3 gedreht bzw. geschwenkt werden kann, wird ein ungewolltes Verdrehen des Spiegels 30 während der Fahrt vermieden.The connecting
Der Haltearm 40 weist am zum Scharniergelenk 50 entgegengesetzten Ende 41 einen Auflageabschnitt 42 auf (siehe
Der erfindungsgemäße Motorroller 100 ist vorzugsweise derart ausgestaltet, dass an jedem Handgriff 25 ein Seitenspiegel 30 mit der zuvor beschriebenen Konstruktion ausgebildet ist.The
Die Lenkeinheit 10 umfasst zwei Seitenspiegel 30 mit jeweils einem Spiegelgehäuse 35, wobei das Spiegelgehäuse 35 mit einem Haltearm 40 verbunden ist. Die Seitenspiegel 30, bzw. die Spiegelgehäuse 35 befinden sich in einer eingeklappten Position. Dabei befindet sich das jeweilige Spiegelgehäuse 35 unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffs 25. Die Seitenspiegel 30, bzw. die Spiegelgehäuse 35 können nach oben geschwenkt, bzw. geklappt werden. Dabei kann der gebogen ausgeführte jeweilige Haltearm 40 um eine erste Schwenkachse geschwenkt werden. Hierzu wird der jeweilige Haltearm 40 mittels eines Drehgelenks 80 um die Schwenkachse nach oben bewegt. Beispielhaft kann der jeweilige Haltearm 40 mittels des zugehörigen Drehgelenks 80 um eine Drehung um 180° verstellt werden. Die Drehung bzw. Verschwenkung des Haltearms 40 kann beispielsweise mittels einer manuellen Betätigung erfolgen.The
Beiden Halbschalen 87, 88 ist jeweils eine Kontaktfläche 86 a,b zugeordnet. Die Halbschalen 87, 88 stehen an den Kontaktflächen 86 a,b in Kontakt zueinander und sind miteinander verbunden. Die Kontaktflächen 86 a,b sind beispielhaft gebogen ausgebildet. Vorzugsweise weisen die Halbschalen 87, 88 jeweils eine paraboloide oder eine hyperbolisch-paraboloide Form auf.A
Insbesondere stehen die Halbschalen 87, 88 entlang der Kontaktflächen 86 a,b in vollständigem Kontakt zueinander. Weiterhin stehen die Halbschalen 87, 88 an den Kontaktflächen 86 a,b in einer Reibverbindung zueinander. Zur Drehung der Halbschalen 87, 88 gegeneinander, bzw. zur Veränderung der relativen Position der Halbschalen 87, 88 zueinander, wird eine Reibkraft aufgebracht. Mittels der Drehung der Halbschalen 87, 88 können auch das erste Gehäuseteil 81 gegenüber dem zweiten Gehäuseteil 82 und umgekehrt gegeneinander verdreht werden.In particular, the half-shells 87, 88 are in complete contact with one another along the contact surfaces 86 a, b. Furthermore, the half-shells 87, 88 are in a frictional connection to one another on the contact surfaces 86 a, b. To rotate the half-shells 87, 88 relative to one another or to change the relative position of the half-shells 87, 88 to one another, a frictional force is applied. By rotating the half-shells 87, 88, the
Das erste Gehäuseteil 81 weist ein Gewinde 85 für eine Schraubverbindung auf. Das Gewinde 85 ist in Richtung des zweiten Gehäuseteils 82 ausgerichtet, derart, dass eine Schraube 83 über das zweite Gehäuseteil 82 in das Gewinde 85 verschraubt wird. Die Gehäuseteile 81, 82 weisen für die Schraubverbindung eine entsprechende Ausnehmung auf. Die Schraube 83 ist beispielhaft vollständig innerhalb der Gehäuseteile 81, 82 angeordnet. Mit anderen Worten ist ein Schraubkopf 83a der Schraube 83 innerhalb des zweiten Gehäuseteils 82 angeordnet.The
In dem zweiten Gehäuseteil 82 ist weiterhin eine Feder 54 angeordnet. Die Feder 54 liegt einseitig an einer Auflage 82a des zweiten Gehäuseteils 82 an. Die Feder 54 ist der Schraube 83 derart zugeordnet, dass sie eine vorgespannte Feder 54 ausbildet. Die Schraube 83 ist daher innerhalb der Feder 54 angeordnet. Mittels der Feder 54 und der Schraube 83 kann somit eine Verspannkraft zwischen den beiden Halbschalen 87, 88 und damit auch zwischen den Gehäuseteilen 81, 82 eingestellt werden. Die Feder 54 wird hierzu beim Anziehen der Schraube 83 vorgespannt.A
Mittels der vorgespannten Feder 54 kann anders gesagt eine Zugkraft zwischen den beiden Halbschalen 87, 88 erzeugt werden. Dabei wird die erste Halbschale 87 gegen die zweite Halbschale 88 gedrückt und verspannt. Die Federkonstante der Feder 54 kann dabei derart eingestellt sein, dass ein ausreichender Anpressdruck, bzw. eine Zugkraft zwischen den beiden Halbschalen 87, 88 erzeugt wird, sodass die Halbschalen 87, 88 gegeneinander in einer fixierten Position gehalten werden können. Gleichzeitig kann die Federkonstante derart eingestellt sein, dass mittels einer manuellen Betätigung des Haltearms, die Halbschalen 87, 88 gegeneinander verdreht werden können und der Haltearm beispielhaft von einer eingeklappten in eine ausgeklappte Position gebracht werden kann.In other words, a tensile force between the two half-shells 87, 88 can be generated by means of the
Der Schraube 83 ist eine Gleitscheibe 84 zugeordnet. Dabei ist die Gleitscheibe 84 an der Schraube 83 derart angeordnet, dass die Feder 54 an der Gleitscheibe 84 anliegen kann. Die Gleitscheibe 84 ist dabei zwischen dem Schraubkopf 83 a und der Auflage 82a des zweiten Gehäuseteils 82 angeordnet. Die Gleitscheibe 84 ist aus einem Metall gebildet.A sliding
Die Halbschalen 87, 88 sind weiterhin derart ausgebildet, dass sie in wenigstens zwei verschiedene Positionen formschlüssig fixierbar sind. Hierzu können die Kontaktflächen 86 a,b der Halbschalen 87, 88 weitere komplementäre nicht dargestellte Anschlagbereiche aufweisen, sodass bei einer Drehung der Halbschalen 87, 88 diese in verschiedenen Positionen fixiert werden können. In diesen Positionen kann demnach ein Formschluss zwischen den beiden Halbschalen 87, 88 bestehen. Mit anderen Worten greifen die Halbschalen 87, 88 an den Anschlagbereichen ineinander. Somit kann der Haltearm mittels des Drehgelenks 80 um eine Drehung um 180° verstellt werden. Der Haltearm kann demnach von einer Position oberhalb der horizontalen Längsachse des Handgriffes um 180° in eine Position unterhalb der horizontalen Längsachse verschwenkt werden. Die Drehung bzw. Verschwenkung des Haltearms kann beispielsweise mittels einer manuellen Betätigung erfolgen.The half-shells 87, 88 are also designed in such a way that they can be fixed in a form-fitting manner in at least two different positions. For this purpose, the contact surfaces 86 a, b of the half-shells 87, 88 can have further complementary stop areas, not shown, so that when the half-shells 87, 88 are rotated, they can be fixed in different positions. In these positions, there can accordingly be a form fit between the two half-shells 87, 88. In other words, the half-shells 87, 88 interlock at the stop areas. Thus, the holding arm can be adjusted through a rotation of 180 ° by means of the swivel joint 80. The holding arm can accordingly be pivoted from a position above the horizontal longitudinal axis of the handle through 180 ° into a position below the horizontal longitudinal axis. The rotation or pivoting of the holding arm can take place, for example, by means of manual actuation.
- 1010
- LenkeinheitSteering unit
- 11, 11'11, 11 '
- Räderbikes
- 2020th
- LenksäuleSteering column
- 2121st
- LenkerHandlebars
- 2525th
- HandgriffHandle
- 3030th
- SeitenspiegelSide mirror
- 3535
- SpiegelgehäuseMirror housing
- 4040
- HaltearmHolding arm
- 4141
- Ende HaltearmEnd of holding arm
- 4242
- AuflageabschnittSupport section
- 5050
- ScharniergelenkHinge joint
- 5151
- ScharnierstiftHinge pin
- 5252
- EntriegelungsknopfRelease button
- 53, 53'53, 53 '
- GehäuseabschnittHousing section
- 5454
- Federfeather
- 5555
- Zweiter axialer EndabschnittSecond axial end section
- 5656
- VerriegelungszapfenLocking pin
- 5757
- AusnehmungRecess
- 6060
- Gehäusecasing
- 6161
- ZapfenCones
- 7070
- VerbindungselementConnecting element
- 7171
- Horizontal-ElementHorizontal element
- 7272
- Vertikal-ElementVertical element
- 7373
- Verbindungs-Abschnitt Vertikal-ElementConnection section vertical element
- 7474
- Verbindungs-Abschnitt Horizontal-ElementConnection section Horizontal element
- 7575
- Innenseiteinside
- 7676
- AußenseiteOutside
- 8080
- DrehgelenkSwivel joint
- 8181
- erstes Gehäuseteilfirst housing part
- 8282
- zweites Gehäuseteilsecond housing part
- 82 a82 a
- AuflageEdition
- 8383
- Schraubescrew
- 83 a83 a
- SchraubkopfScrew head
- 8484
- GleitscheibeSliding washer
- 8585
- Gewindethread
- 86 a,b86 a, b
- KontaktflächeContact area
- 8787
- erste Halbschalefirst half-shell
- 8888
- zweite Halbschalesecond half-shell
- 100100
- MotorrollerScooter
- HLHL
- Horizontale Längsachse HandgriffHorizontal longitudinal axis handle
- LL.
- Längsachse RollerLongitudinal roller
- S1S1
- Erste SchwenkachseFirst pivot axis
- S2S2
- Zweite vertikale SchwenkachseSecond vertical pivot axis
- S3S3
- Dritte Quer-SchwenkachseThird transverse swivel axis
- αα
- = 90°-Winkel= 90 ° angle
- ββ
- = 270°-Winkel= 270 ° angle
Claims (8)
- Steering unit (10) for a vehicle, comprising two handles (25) and at least one side mirror (30) having a mirror housing (35) which is connected to a supporting arm (40), wherein the supporting arm (40) is fixed in a rotatably movable manner to one of the two handles (25) in such a way that the side mirror (30) can be pivoted and/or folded from a folded-in first position located below the horizontal longitudinal axis (HL) of the handle (25) into a folded-out second position located above the horizontal longitudinal axis (HL) of the handle (25), wherein the supporting arm (40) can be pivoted and/or folded about a first pivot axis (S1) which is formed substantially perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis (HL) of the handle (25), wherein the supporting arm (40) is attached in a rotatably movable manner to the handle (25) by means of a hinge joint (50), wherein a hinge pin (51) defines the first pivot axis (S1), characterized in in that the hinge joint (50) comprises a latching mechanism with an unlocking element, in particular an unlocking knob (52), by the actuation of which the hinge pin (51) can be moved in the axial direction against a pretensioning force, in particular against a spring force.
- Steering unit (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the unlocking element (52) is formed as an axial end section of the hinge pin (51).
- Steering unit (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a locking pin (56) is formed on the hinge pin (51), which is movable in the axial direction by actuating the unlocking element (52).
- Steering unit (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking pin (56) formed on the hinge pin (51) of the hinge joint (50) of the supporting arm (40) is designed as an overload protection device.
- Steering unit (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mirror housing (35) is pivotable in relation to the supporting arm (40) about only two axes, preferably about a vertical pivot axis (S2) and about a horizontal transverse pivot axis (S3).
- Steering unit (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that the mirror housing (35) is connected to the supporting arm (40) by a substantially angle-profile-shaped connecting element (70), wherein the connecting element (70) comprises a horizontal element (71) and a vertical element (72), wherein a connecting section (73, 74), in particular a connecting pin or a connecting bushing, which is designed substantially perpendicular to the respective element (71, 72), is formed in each case on the horizontal element (71) and on the vertical element (72).
- Steering unit (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting sections (73, 74) define the vertical pivot axis (S2) and the horizontal transverse pivot axis (S3).
- Vehicle, in particular electric scooter (100), having a steering unit (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7.
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